Biodiesel World News

Commerce dept. rules in favor of US producers in trade dispute The NBB Fair Trade Coalition won a preliminary countervailing duty determination from the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding subsidized biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia. Importers will be required to pay cash deposits. READ MORE SHARE
US biodiesel production, imports remain strong amid uncertainty With U.S. EPA's July RIN generation figures now out, production of domestic and imported volumes of biodiesel remain strong despite uncertainty resulting from the new administration, a lapsed biodiesel tax credit, and concerns over RFS's growth. READ MORE SHARE
	Largest US biodiesel producer responds to trade ruling The U.S Department of Commerce announced its preliminary decision Aug. 22 to impose countervailing duties on biodiesel imported into the U.S. from Argentina and Indonesia. REG's CEO said this is a victory for American manufacturing and job creation. READ MORE SHARE
Targray launches new biodiesel program for fuel retailers Targray has announced the nationwide launch of its turnkey biodiesel solution for the convenience and fuel retailing segment. The announcement comes as increasing freight movement in the U.S. is spurring diesel demand throughout the country. READ MORE SHARE
First stabilizer passes no-harm test for B20 heating oil Germany's AGQM has just released results from its second round of no-harm tests for antioxidants to be used in biodiesel-blended heating oil, and one additive has passed—IONOL BH 1000 from Oxiris Chemicals S.A. It's the first to pass the test. READ MORE SHARE
New Findings in Free Glycerin Research Point to Improved Fuel Quality Testing Procedure Contamination of diesel by heterophases is a not a new concern, but, in the case of free glycerin, this has been ignored. Adjustments to test methods will help restore confidence in test data, which will ultimately lead to more consistent quality. READ MORE SHARE
Biox suspends Sombra plant upgrades until shareholder vote Biox is postponing completion of upgrades at its Sombra, Ontario, biodiesel facility pending an upcoming shareholder vote Sept. 7. The vote would approve going private and selling all outstanding common shares to FP Resources and CFFI Ventures. READ MORE SHARE
CFIs Help Make Biodiesel Fit for Purpose, Price-competitive Evonik's Viscoplex CFIs can improve the low-temperature properties of FAMEs by controlling the waxy structures formed at low temperatures. This is made possible by their ability to co-crystallize with the saturated methyl esters in the FAME solution. READ MORE SHARE
Unique biofilm reactor could advance biodiesel from algae Researchers at Washington State University developed a unique biofilm reactor that recycles gases and uses less water and lower light than typical reactors. Because of a removable membrane, it was also easier to harvest than typical systems. READ MORE SHARE
MSU researchers identify new enzyme to boost oil yield in crops In a recent study published in the journal The Plant Cell, researchers at Michigan State University demonstrate that the chloroplast—where plant photosynthesis occurs—also participates in new ways to provide seed oil precursors. READ MORE SHARE
National Biodiesel Board welcomes new membership of SCB Brokers SCB Group is the world's largest biofuel brokerage group of companies and is a market leader in many carbon reduction credit markets such as RINS and LCFS in the U.S. As brokers, SCB connects buyers and sellers across the globe. READ MORE SHARE
Researchers use waste tires as new biodiesel catalyst ingredient Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee have demonstrated that carbon from waste tires can be functionalized with sulfonic acid to catalyze esterification of oleic acid or a mixture of fatty acids into biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
German biodiesel sales stagnate despite higher GHG quota Despite Germany's GHG reduction requirement increase from 3.5 to 4 percent, biodiesel consumption has fallen this year compared to last. This can be explained by biodiesel's improved GHG reduction profile and a well-intended but misaligned policy. READ MORE SHARE
Tax Credit Advocacy Keeps the Pressure on Washington The American biodiesel industry currently supports 64,000 jobs across the U.S. Changing the structure of the tax credit would open the door for the industry to support an impressive 81,600 U.S. jobs and $14.7 billion in total economic benefit. READ MORE SHARE
The Noble Fight From the Summer 2017 print edition of Biodiesel Magazine, editor Ron Kotrba writes in his editor's note that, even though the year started out rougher than many had hoped, there is a very good chance the year will end stronger than it began. READ MORE SHARE